Educational advice and guidance for adoptive families and schools

The Virtual School in South Tyneside has been prioritising and promoting looked after children's education and achievements since 2002. Virtual Schools now have additional responsibility to provide advice and guidance for adopted children and their families and can draw on a wealth of knowledge of local schools and procedures. Find out more about The Virtual School.

These web pages have been designed to provide advice, guidance and useful information for parents, young people and schools. 

If your enquiry is more specific or complex, you can contact the Virtual School on theplace@southtyneside.gov.uk.